“Mindfulness teaches us to become aware of our bodies, our thoughts, and our feelings without the habit of making something 'good' or 'bad'. We become more compassionate toward ourselves, more forgiving ~ responding as a loving friend might rather than a prisoner, already guilty. Being mindfully aware when we approach food, we are able to welcome our
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GUEST POST BY MIKE ROBBINS If you had to sum up your life's story, would you say it's inspiring? Boring? Tragic? Realize that not only are you the main character in your life, but you're also the author—only you can determine if you think your story is good and what the next chapter will be! Sometimes when I'm about to take a big risk, go for something
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In America, it seems we are drowning in abundance. While the "American Dream" invites us to consume and enjoy an abundance of cars, purses, golf clubs and shoes- there is only temporary joy found in owning these items. Many of us are beginning to question what we had previously accepted as abundance and asking ourselves: "How much is enough?" and "What is
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TIME TO TAKE ACTION In support of Weight Bias Awareness Week, I would like to share the facts from the Binge Eating Disorder Association's (BEDA) press release in hopes that more people, especially parents, role models and educators will help diminish the FAT TALK in schools and at home as well as encourage youngsters to get involved with the powerful
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A few easy stretches for relaxed traveling Traveling for work or pleasure can be challenging for anyone. Long flights, confined spaces, lots of walking and constant scheduling demands can create tired bodies, tight muscles and aching joints. Fortunately, there is a remedy that can go with you on your next journey: yoga. As I write this, I am flying from
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GUEST POST BY SHELLEY GLENDENNING In the world of physical design (industrial design, architectural and graphic design), making models to test the veracity of an idea is a fun and intriguing way to discover how we can think things up that can’t actually be made. My background in this world of “prototype” making combined with mindfulness practices (yoga,
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Mindful Eating, Mindful Life BY THICH NHAT HANH "Peace is already here, it is within you, in front of you, you only need to be in touch with it. You do not need to chase it. The act of chasing is only wasting your energy and confusing you, and taking you away from peace." ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Scientists no longer believe that weight gain and obesity are caused
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Since most of us need to earn money to live, the majority of us most likely experience some form of workplace activity. Many jobs are potentially stressful in a variety of ways. Job stress is estimated to cost companies approximately $80 billion annually with eighty-nine percent of adults reporting experiences of "high levels of stress", citing their jobs
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Tides of Your Life by Judith Gass was read to a yoga class I attended at Kripalu Yoga Center in Massachusetts. My son had gifted me a weekend at this famous yoga center and we were each attending a class of our choice before meeting for dinner. The words to this poem impacted me deeply ~ beautiful and harsh. What was I waiting for? And yes, I was waiting for
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“Nothing can bring you peace but yourself” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Self Reliance For years I have believed that tranquility is a state of acceptance and well-being and that I would arrive ‘there’ if I only worked hard enough, did more or changed myself in some way. After years of learning and growth, self-inquiry and finally embracing mindfulness practices as
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